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Dollar Bill Wallet

By Noreen 70 Comments




by Noreen Doll.

Create an easy dollar bill wallet to hold a cash gift or gift card.

Dollar Bill Wallet - Crafty Journal

All you need to make this fun gift wrap is 2 one dollar bills and a few folds.

Dollar Bill Wallet - Crafty Journal

What You Do

1. The first time I made this wallet I used 2 pieces of paper I had cut to the size of a $1 bill.

2. Turn the dollar bill face down and with the words right side up so you can read them.

3. Fold the left edge of the dollar bill until it exactly matches the top edge of the bill. Crease sharply.

4. Fold the right edge down to the bottom of the bill until the edges exactly match. Crease sharply.

Make sure the edges are even.


5. Fold the right side up so the left side and the right side have their points headed in the same direction as shown.


Make sure both edges are perpendicular and that the tips of the points are about the same length.

Crease sharply.

6. Fold another dollar bill exactly the same way.

7. To put them together, make sure Washington’s face is up on one side and face down on the other side – so that the two bills will fit snuggly together.
8. Stick one tip of the bottom bill inside the open edge of the matching tipΒ  of the top bill.

9. Stick the other tip of the top bill into the open edge of the matching tip of the bottom bill.

Slide together.

The back of the dollar bill wallet is where the folded bills make an X.

 

The front side of the wallet is where the diagonal line is.

10. From the front side of the wallet, slide the bills apart far enough to stick a message, folded money, or a gift card inside.Β  If you add folded money, fold it into thirds and crease the folds sharply.

Slide shut.

11. Because I wanted to make sure the dollar bill wallet stayed closed until I gave it to the recipient, I cut a 3/4 inch wide band out of decorative paper and placed it over the ends of the wallet.

This is a perfect gift wrap for a cash gift to a graduate!

Gift Card Wallet

You can use this same fold to enclose a gift card as it is also a perfect fit!

Slip the card into the dollar bill wallet and close it.

Add a band to hold it together.

Dollar Bill Wallet - Crafty Journal

 

By Richard Alexander, from “Money Origami” DVD – Tuttle Publishing. You can find his website here: http://www.origamido.com/

Noreen Doll

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  1. Molly says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:35 am

    This is the coolest idea ever! My older sons and teenage daughter would definitely get a kick out of it, I’m going to have to show them this.
    Thanks for sharing!
    -Molly

  2. crystal says

    April 27, 2012 at 2:28 am

    Love it! I do a lot of dollar bill origami and I will keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing! πŸ™‚

  3. Ruth says

    April 27, 2012 at 11:20 am

    this is a great idea! Our notes are different dimensions, but very cool none the less.

  4. Ann says

    April 27, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Love, love, love it! Thanks for the how-to. I’m going to use it!

  5. Mindie says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:22 am

    Cool!

  6. LaVoice says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:52 am

    What a neat and clever idea. I might even be able to make one of these.

  7. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    April 28, 2012 at 3:27 am

    Great grad idea! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

  8. Ms Burrito says

    April 28, 2012 at 4:37 am

    Very creative! Come and join my Color Connection meme too. The linky is at my Pink Dinosaurs entry. Have a lovely weekend!

  9. Lowri McNabb says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    This looks like a lot of fun – I am definitely going to give it a go.
    Thanks for sharing a great tutorial.
    Lowri πŸ™‚

  10. Melanie says

    April 28, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    How cute! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday!

  11. Michelle says

    April 29, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Hi,

    I followed you over from Happy Hour Projects. My teenagers will love this! They do Origami with dollars all the time. Thanks for sharing.

    I would like to invite you to share this, and any other posts, on my link party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. Have a great weekend.

    Hugs,
    Michelle

  12. Debra Kapellakis says

    April 29, 2012 at 10:26 am

    What a fun idea!

  13. Carol says

    April 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    What a fun idea and perfect timing w/ graduation season.

  14. Michelle says

    April 29, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week.

    I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a great day.

    Michelle

  15. Just Winging It says

    April 29, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    I am inviting you to come and be part of my blog hop:
    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-your-stuff-21-sloppy-dave-recipe.html

  16. heather says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Hi, there! This is adorable! I’m going to make some for graduation gifts this year… Thanks for sharing – I found you on Randee’s Organized Chaos. Would love for you to visit us, sometime!

    Blessings!
    -Heather
    stringtownhome.blogspot.com

  17. Heather says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:10 am

    I love this idea! I am going to pin this, I know some kids that would love to get money this way as a gift. πŸ™‚
    Thanks for sharing at Sunday Round Up.
    xoxo
    Heather

  18. Rebecca says

    April 30, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    What a CUTE idea! I love this! Thank you so much for sharing it at Meet Me Monday! Love, Me http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

  19. Linda says

    April 30, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Very cool. Thanks for sharing that. Linda

  20. Cathy@My1929Charmer says

    April 30, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    ‘What an adorable idea. A very unique way to present a cash or card gift. So very pretty, and thanks for showing us how! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday’s Best!

  21. Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple says

    April 30, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    That is such a fun idea!!!

  22. Laurel@Ducks in a Row says

    April 30, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    I have so many graduating seniors that need some $$! Thanks for sharing this idea – it is perfect!

  23. Jennifer Juniper says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I love this! Our tooth fairy makes something similar, but this is much more finished looking. She fills it with glitter! I guess she’s going to switch it up next lost tooth πŸ™‚

  24. Erin says

    May 1, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I’ve been hoping to find something like this for graduations coming up. Thanks!

  25. six sisters says

    May 1, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    This is so cute! Giving it a try!! Thanks for being a part of our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Hope to see you again real soon!! -The Sisters

  26. Maria Matter says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    too fun!
    I’ll be featuring you this week @ Inspire Me Fridays!
    Thanks so much for linking up!

  27. Natural-nesters says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    So creative…how fun! Thanks for linking this up at our party!

  28. Carrie says

    May 2, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    What a fun idea for giving a gift card. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!! Have a fabulous week!

  29. Kayla says

    May 3, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Thank you so much for linking up! The wallet was featured on Sweet Sharing Monday Wrap Up! http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-wrap-up-3/

  30. Christine says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    This is so darn original!!!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! πŸ™‚

  31. andiejaye says

    May 4, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    fun idea! the bill could even be the paper with a little card inside! thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

  32. Rachel says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:39 am

    I love this idea! Thanks for showing us how. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

  33. Kim says

    May 7, 2012 at 3:03 am

    I have so many birthdays coming up this summer and this is the perfect way to give a cash gift {assuming I use 2 tens} Thanks so much for sharing this with us at tip toe thru tuesday!

  34. Michelle says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:13 am

    This is really cute. Perfect for Father’s day or a graduate! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5! Remember to link back to be featured.

  35. Crystelle says

    November 30, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    How fun! what a great way to give a giftcard!
    Pinning!

    hugs x
    Crystelle

  36. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says

    November 30, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    These are so fun. My husband used to make them for our nephews birthdays when they were young and they always got such a kick out of them. Thank you for sharing at TTF this week and I hope you and yours have a fun weekend! Take care. Hugs, Diann πŸ™‚

  37. Just Winging It says

    December 1, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    This is cool, thanks for sharing it.

  38. Susie @Bowdabra says

    December 1, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Thank you so much for stopping in and sharing your awesome dollar bill wallet this week! We love seeing what you have been up to and visiting your blog.

    Have a wonderful week!

    Susie

  39. Ana Lopes says

    December 2, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    So fun!!! Love the idea! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial!
    Happy day!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

  40. Cameron says

    December 3, 2012 at 5:06 am

    What a sweet idea – I’m totally doing this with tens for my nephews this Christmas!

  41. Mel says

    December 3, 2012 at 5:46 am

    Now that’s cool, I wish I could do that – Our money is plastic and doesn’t fold and our notes start at $5 but I love the idea of this!

  42. admin says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:00 am

    Sometimes I forget that other countries have other forms of money! Maybe you could use cool paper to fold into wallets to hold your plastic money.

    Noreen

  43. Karri Reiser says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    What a cute idea. My son wants money for Christmas, this would be a great way to put together his gift. Thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party.

  44. Marilyn says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Shut the front door! I’ve got to show this to my daughter. She’ll LOVE it! Whenever we go out to eat, she always takes our tip money and folds them into bow ties! Thanks for sharing at the homemade holiday party.

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

  45. Jill says

    December 4, 2012 at 2:36 am

    What a cute idea! I’m pinning this to use for future gifts!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

  46. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today!
    –Mandy, Sugar Bee Crafts

  47. Kelly says

    December 5, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    My 13 year old son would totally dig this, thanks for sharing it!

  48. The Busy Bee's says

    December 6, 2012 at 12:57 am

    What a great idea, I think everyone loves anything to do with money!
    Thanks
    Joye and Myrna

  49. Amanda says

    December 6, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    This would be a brilliant stocking stuffer! I love it!!

  50. Diana Rambles says

    December 6, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Such a great idea for gift cards!

  51. Megan says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Thanks so much for visiting! I featured you!

  52. Nancy says

    March 2, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    So great. Pinning for graduation season! Thanks for bringing this to the Oldie’s party! Hope to see you back there next week.

  53. Alison @ Under the Big Oak Tree says

    May 13, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    We have a couple of graduation parties to attend this spring/summer, so this will really come in handy!

  54. Jodee Weiland says

    May 18, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Great idea for giving graduation gifts…love it! Thanks for sharing!

  55. Dee says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:49 am

    This is a great idea–my kids would love receiving a gift card as well as a bit of extra cash! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday! πŸ™‚

  56. Erin @ Making Memories says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    How fun is that!?!?! Love it!

  57. heidi says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    The wallet is such a cute idea. Hope you have a great day.

  58. Olushka says

    May 23, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Great idea! Very easy and so cool!

  59. Kristina and Millie says

    May 24, 2014 at 2:25 am

    That is so cute! I am giggling at the thought of giving someone money, wrapped in money, lol. Too much fun! Thanks for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday!

  60. Origami How To says

    April 8, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    This is one of the best and practical ideas I saw for origami! I love it πŸ˜€

  61. Gentle Joy says

    April 21, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    This is a great idea….looks nice and it adds a bit more to the gift. πŸ™‚

  62. Rama says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Hi, I’m here from Lou Lou Girls Party!
    Your project is so fun! I like it a lot, I’m definitely trying with euro!!

  63. Ashley says

    April 22, 2015 at 2:31 am

    Hi there! visiting from the Party in Your PJs link party. This is so cute and I love how it is perfect as a giftcard holder!

  64. Hollie says

    April 24, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Well, I’ll be! How clever is that!

  65. Rae says

    April 25, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Such a neat idea! I’ll have to do this with a couple of five pound notes next time I give a gift card

  66. Lou Lou Girls says

    April 26, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    This looks so incredible! I’m always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls

  67. jollyjillys says

    April 27, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    what a cute idea. I will have to try it out next time I give money

  68. Jann Olson says

    April 28, 2015 at 1:44 am

    You are always so creative with these fun folded money ideas! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  69. Nina Lewis says

    April 28, 2015 at 4:44 am

    Man oh man! This is so creative! I love it. I can’t wait to use it for a grandchild’s upcoming birthday. Thanks so much for sharing it at my Grandma Ideas Sharing Time Link Party!

    All the best,
    Nina

  70. Elaine says

    April 29, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Super Cute!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Love your stuff!! Pinned!

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